Whidbey Weekly, April 2, 2015

April 2 - April 8, 2015

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What do Shakespeare, a television actor, a séance, a chipmunk, a 29 year-old virgin, and a swordfight have in common? They’re all part of the comedic effort to bring a reluctant Hamlet to the Central Park stage in I Hate Hamlet, opening Friday, April 3 at the Whidbey Playhouse.

In his Playhouse debut, Chris Barrett plays the lead role of Andrew Rally, a successful (but mediocre) actor who moves to New York after the cancellation of his T.V. series. Hoping to prove himself on the stage, he accepts the role of Hamlet—a decision he immediately regrets and tries to back out of.

But fate intervenes. Eccentric real estate broker, Felicia, played by Emily Boyle, puts Andrew up in the apartment that once belonged to John Barrymore, an American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest Hamlets of all time.

The coincidences don’t stop there. Lillian, Andrew’s devoted, chain-smoking agent, played

by Sheila Terry, also has a connection to Barrymore and his apartment. She once enjoyed a ‘romantic encounter’ there as a young woman.

Andrew’s beautiful, Shakespeare-obsessed girlfriend, Deirdre, portrayed with breathless innocence by Shantel Porter, believes these coincidences all amount to a sign: clearly Andrew MUST play Hamlet!

The only person doing all he can to discourage Andrew from participating in ‘Shakespeare in the Park’ is his longtime friend Gary. George Orange provides much comic relief as Gary, the unapologetically self-obsessed Hollywood director who is already brokering Andrew’s next big television project. Gary is a crass, but good-natured character who says the kinds of things many people think, but don’t say out loud: “Shakespeare? That’s like Algebra on stage!”

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There is, however, no backing out for Andrew. He is convinced to proceed by the pressure from his girlfriend, his agent, and his real estate broker, and by the ghost of none other than the legendary John Barrymore himself.

Hilarity ensues as a champagne-fueled, ghostly Barrymore attempts to counsel Andrew on all things Hamlet—and the art of seduction—for Deirdre will only give herself to the man she will marry. “What is this, a test? No sex? Shakespeare? It’s like high school!” bemoans Andrew.

Frustration turns to reverence in I Hate Hamlet. “I love this play because it’s so smartly written,” says Director, Suzanne Maris. “There’s a lot of good humor.”

“I also like the history of it. The fact that Paul Rudnick actually lived in Barrymore’s apartment while writing this play.” The mixture of fictional events and characters with real people and places is something that really sets I Hate Hamlet apart from most stage comedies.

Oak Harbor native Troy Haugen faces a unique challenge in playing the role of John Barrymore, the only non-fictional character in the story. Still, Maris encouraged Haugen and the other cast members to develop their own characters, asking them to resist the temptation to watch online videos of Barrymore or other theatrical performances of I Hate Hamlet. “Each actor was cast for a reason,” Maris said. “I wanted them to bring their own personalities to the stage.”

George Orange enjoys the challenge of playing Gary. “The role really forces me out of my comfort zone because Gary is so boisterous and free,” he says. “I’m usually reserved, so it allows me to become something more than myself. Gary’s success in Hollywood is the epitome of my own ambition. It’s easy to connect with and understand him.”

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Backstage, Maris’ Assistant Director, Tara Hizon, and Stage Manager, Coqui Herken, are also stepping out of their comfort zones. Both have performed on stage, but are filling these particular production crew roles for the first time. “I felt it would be a great opportunity to see another side of the theatre,” says Herken. “It’s taught me a lot of patience, and given me a bigger appreciation for those involved behind-the-scenes.”

The cast of I Hate Hamlet is as diverse as the characters they play. Orange and Emily Boyle (Felicia) are both active duty Navy stationed at NAS Whidbey; and longtime lighting/sound technician Deborah Schenck leaves for boot camp in June after wrapping up her 15th show at the Playhouse. Real-life couple Troy Haugen (Barrymore) and Shantel Porter (Deirdre) are Oak Harbor natives. Chris Barrett (Andrew) is a recent transplant who auditioned for the show within a week of moving to Oak Harbor. Sheila Terry (Lillian) is an active community volunteer and a regular on the Playhouse stage.

Orange says volunteering at the Playhouse has been a great experience. “I’ve learned so much about the artistic aspects of acting. It’s been a great opportunity to meet people and network.

The Playhouse has taught me a lot about community.”

Called “…unapologetically silly and at times hilarious…” by the New York Times, I Hate Hamlet is a laughter-filled romantic comedy that somehow manages to simultaneously mock and adore the work of Shakespeare and the plight of idealistic dreamers everywhere.

As Herken sums up, “I believe it’s about finding faith in yourself and believing in all that you’re capable of.”

I Hate Hamlet opens April 3 and runs through April 19.

Performances are 7:30pm Thursday – Saturday and 2:30pm Sundays.

Tickets are $18 and can be obtained by calling the Whidbey Playhouse box office at (360) 6792237.

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In honor of those of us who might have missed yesterday, the following jokes, obtained from the World Wide Web catalog of anonymous humor, are offered as further fodder to fill April Fool's Day.

Are you Putin me on?

Vladimir Putin, wanting to get on the good side of voters, goes to visit a school in Moscow to have a chat with the kids. He talks to them about how Russia is a powerful nation and how he wants the best for the people.

At the end of the talk there is a section for questions. Little Sasha puts her hand up and says, "I have two questions: Why did the Russians take Crimea, and, why are we sending troops to the Ukraine?"

Putin says "Good questions!" As Putin is about to answer, the bell goes off, and the kids go to lunch.

When the children return, they sit back down and, another girl, Misha, puts her hand up and says: "I have four questions: my Questions are, why did the Russians invade Crimea, why are we sending troops to the Ukraine, why did the bell go twenty minutes early, and where is Sasha?"

The Importance of Walking Walking can add minutes to your life. This enables you at eighty-five years old to spend an additional five months in a nursing home at $7000 per month.

My grandpa started walking five miles a day when he was sixty. Now he is ninety-seven years old and we don't know where he is.

I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me. The only reason I would take up walking is so I could hear heavy breathing again. I have to walk early in the morning, before my brain figures out what I'm doing.

I joined a health club last year and spent about 400 bucks. I haven't lost a pound. Apparently you have to go there.

Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise', I wash my mouth out with chocolate. The advantage of exercising every day is so when you die, they'll say, 'Well, she looks good, doesn't she.'

If you are going to try cross-country skiing, start with a small country. I know I got a lot of exercise the last few years just getting over the hill.

We all get heavier as we get older because there is a lot more information in our heads.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Every time I start thinking too much about how I look, I just find a Happy Hour and by the time I leave, I look just fine.

Poetry Slam Alert Our Whidbey Island Arts Council sponsored poetry slams are now being scheduled for the 2015 season. Since April is Poetry Month, we will start the fun Wednesday night, April 15, 7pm, at the Freeland Cafe. Adults 21 and over are encouraged to join in for great food, homemade beverages, and community fellowship.

Dust off your tax returns, and head on over for a couple of hours of fun with words. My job is to collect the audience suggestions for the words to be used. Those poets and non-poets attending will have an opportunity to win prizes, both necessary and unnecessary, regardless of the quality of the poems created. Our goal is fun! We guarantee it.

For further info, contact me at ontrack@whidbey.com, or leave a message at 360-331-2617.

While operators will not be standing by, they will be near the phones as they watch Judge Judy scold justice-seeking confused citizens.

We will post the complete 2015 poetry slam schedule on the Whidbey Island Arts Council website, www.islandartscouncil.org, and this column, and Drew's List as soon as the operators who are not standing by get their glowing rectangles humming.

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Mow Month While April has been designated our official month to honor the importance and appreciation of poetry, one must not forget Nature's unofficial appreciation of growing grass, from April until October.

As Little Richard, our pundit of prose, once pointed out, “The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but it's just as hard to cut.� Good golly, Miss Molly, I think he has something there.

Or, as they say in Germany, “Was einem angelhĂśrt, wird man nicht los, und wenn man is wegwĂźrfe,â€? or, “If you truly own something, you can't give it away, even if you throw it out into the street.â€? By the time I figure out what the translation actually means, it will be time to mow again.

Bagpiper Wisdom Thanks to Whidbey Weekly reader Edmondson Reynolds, a retired bagpiper, for sharing the following profundity with those of us on page three.

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As I was not familiar with the backwoods, I got lost and being a typical man I didn't stop for directions. I finally arrived an hour late and saw the funeral guy had evidently gone and the hearse was nowhere in sight. There were only the diggers and crew left, and they were eating lunch. I felt badly and apologized to the men for being late. I went to the side of the grave and looked down, and the vault lid was already in place. I didn't know what else to do, so I started to play.

The workers put down their lunches and began to gather around. I played out my heart and soul for this man with no family and friends.

I played like I've never played before for this homeless man. And as I played Amazing Grace, the workers began to weep. They wept, I wept, we all wept together. When I finished, I packed up my bagpipes and started for my car. Though my head was hung low, my heart was full. As I opened the door to my car, I heard one of the workers say, 'I never seen anything like that before, and I've been putting in septic tanks for twenty years.'

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"What a coincidence," said the farmer, who added, "It is a special day for me. I'm celebrating.� "It is a special day for me, too. I am also celebrating,� said the woman.

"What a coincidence," said the farmer. While they toasted, the man asked. "What are you celebrating?"

"My husband and I have been trying to have a child for years, and today my fertility doctor told me I was pregnant." “What a coincidence," said the man. "I'm a chicken farmer and for years all my hens were infertile, but now they are all set to lay fertilized eggs."

"This is awesome," said the woman. "What did you do for your chickens to become fertile?"

"I used a different rooster,� the farmer said.

The woman smiled and said."What a coincidence."

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Bits & Pieces Letters to the Editor Editor, The Whidbey Gardening Workshop presented by the Island County Master Gardener Foundation on March 7 was a success, with 250 area home gardeners attending a wide selection of gardening classes for all levels. Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, volunteers, attendees and instructors, this event will enable further education and outreach programs such as free plant clinics, demonstration gardens, public gardening seminars and various other training and support programs for area gardeners on an ongoing basis. We are also pleased to announce the date for Whidbey Gardening Workshop 2016 will be March 5 in Oak Harbor.

In the immediate future, gardeners will be able to choose from a broad selection of Master Gardener-grown plants at a one day only Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9 at the Greenbank Farm, located at Highway 525 and Wonn Road. Sale hours are 10:00am-2:00pm. Gardeners can choose from hundreds of favorites from the gardens of Island County Master Gardeners including flowering sun and shade perennials, grasses and shrubs, a selection of hardy Northwest native plants, plus a variety of vegetables featuring locally started tomato, pepper and herb plants, and more. The sale will also feature a free plant clinic with Master Gardeners on hand to answer gardening questions.

Master Gardeners in Island County work in partnership with the Washington State University (WSU) Extension office to disseminate knowledge throughout our community.

Master Gardeners receive in-depth, researchbased knowledge on gardening and share that knowledge, all in service of the larger goal of being effective stewards of our environment.

When you notice a plant clinic table at an area farmer’s market or plant nursery area this spring or summer, “Ask a Master Gardener”... they will have your plant problem/selection answers!

On behalf of the Island County Master Gardener Foundation, a heartfelt thank you for your support.

C-J Nielsen, President Island County Master Gardener Foundation

Attention Whidbey Island Farmers The Whidbey Island Conservation District has developed a comprehensive survey which will identify island farmer needs not currently met by state, county, or local organizations.

Survey results will be anonymous; no names or geographic regions will be attached to the results in any way. The information gathered will be used to aid island farmers over the next few years.

The Conservation District will share the summary of information gathered with all participants, which they hope will be of value.

The survey will close April 10. For access to the survey please contact Frannie at franceseinterzwicd@gmail.com or call the Conservation District at: (360) 678-4708.

[Submitted by Frances Einterz, WICD Intern]

Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant Proudly Announces Contestants The Miss Oak Harbor Scholarship Pageant has accepted the following contestants:

Caitlyn Martin, Mara Powers, Amanda Fry, Jacalyn Hefflefinger, Abigail Royek, Dejsha Loller, Samantha Walter, Geslyne Barreta, and Resego Mooki.

The cast of “Black Comedy” includes: David Mayer, Kent Junge, Melanie Lowey, Lucy Pearce, Gail Liston, Brian Plebanek, and Ken Stephens.

As participants, contestants will receive coaching, gifts and benefits valued at over $500.

This unique six-week program focuses on personal and professional growth through the development of leadership, communication and marketability. It is the hope of pageant organizers that participants will gain confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment that will enable them to serve as role models for the youth of their community.

Winning plays selected to be included in ‘One Act Fest Northwest’ are:

If you have the ability to donate your time, talent or treasures to this new organization, please contact Jes Walker-Wyse, Director, at pageantwyse@gmail.com.

[Submitted by Jes Walker-Wyse, Pageant Wyse]

Whidbey Allied Artists Art and Gift Show Plan to enjoy the Whidbey Allied Artists Art & Gift Show on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00am to 6:00pm and Sunday, April 5 from 10:00am to 5:00pm in the beautiful historic town of Coupeville. The show coincides with the opening of the Coupeville Farmers Market and will be held in the Coupeville Recreational Hall located at the corner of Coveland and Alexander Streets. Over twenty local artists from Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Freeland, Langley and Clinton will show and sell a wide variety of two and three-dimensional art including both traditional and nontraditional art.

WAA is a collaborative group of artists from Whidbey Island who maintain a floating gallery of art for everyone including many media and formats. The group hosts several shows annually. The artists are working with Gifts from the Heart and will have a container available for donations of non-perishable foods as well as cash donations which will be made available to Whidbey Island food banks. Admission is free. For more information, contact WhidbeyArtists@gmail.com.

[Submitted by Charlotte Gray]

First Annual ‘One Act Fest Northwest’ Features Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy” Whidbey Island Center for the Arts steps into the realm of one-act plays with its first ever “One Act Fest Northwest,” featuring British playwright Peter Shaffer’s “Black Comedy.”

The comedy will be the highlight of a festival that will also showcase a handful of published and original one-act plays.

Directed by local thespian Tristan A.B. Steel, “Black Comedy,” is the epitome of a British farce — a classic tour-de-force — which is staged with a reverse-lighting scheme. In other words, the play opens on a darkened stage, and a few minutes later the show is “short circuited” and the stage is illuminated to reveal the characters in a “blackout.”

Steel called the play a “rollicking comedy,” which gives you some idea of its pace, and may explain why the director first fell in love with the play as an eighth-grader on a field trip to see University of Washington acting students tackle it.

Shaffer, (of “Amadeus” and “Equus” fame) is good at employing the tricks of his trade and “Black Comedy” has plenty of tricks up its sleeve. In this play, Steel noted, the playwright uses dramatic irony to bolster the audience’s engagement.

Think of what Shakespeare does so well: Juliet isn’t really dead, but poor Romeo hasn’t been told, and the audience leans in. “We know something the characters themselves don’t,” Steel said. “In my experience, audiences enjoy having this inside knowledge. They become more involved in the show, which builds their anticipation for both the expected and the unexpected.”

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by Matthew Gregory The Universal Language by David Ives Directed by Jennifer Bondelid Self-Adhesive by Richard Evans – Directed by Taylor Harrison A one time reading of Chemistry by Max ColeTakanikos and Katie Woodzick Performances for One Act Fest Northwest will take place at 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:00pm Sundays; April 10 to 19. Tickets are $22 for adults, $18 for seniors, $15 for youth and matinee and can be purchased online at www.wicaonline.org or by calling the Box Office at (800) 638-7631 or (360) 221-8268.

You can also buy tickets in person at the Box Office at 565 Camano Ave in Langley between 1:00pm and 6:00pm Wednesday through Saturday, or two hours before any show.

[Submitted by Tristan.A.B.Steel]

Pasture-ized: A Musical Comedy The final production of the 2014-2015 UUCWI Concert Series is original, funny, touching, and 100% local.

A Broadway producer, Jerry Hardwick (Les Asplund), is forced into retirement by a heart attack and moves to Whidbey Island. But, instead of the quiet retirement his son, Chad (Quynn Jackson Stirling), had in mind, Jerry has decided to buy an old church and turn it into a community theater. Enlisting the help of a local music teacher, Ginny McMath (Gretchen d’Armand), Jerry embarks on an ambitious production while Chad tries to sabotage his efforts and save his dad from himself—that is until Chad meets Ginny’s daughter Kat (Callen Barrett). Romance, music and intrigue follow as our characters try to reinvent their lives now that they’ve been put out to pasture— pasture-ized. Local favorite Rich Doyle plays Jack Jackson, the church’s mysterious caretaker; Sandy Welch returns as real estate agent Linda Keene; and newcomer, Cheryl Lawrence rounds out the cast as Jean Maitland, Ginny’s rival.

With an original script written by Ken Merrell, Pasture-ized features music composed by Eileen Soskin with lyrics by Ken Merrell and Eileen Soskin.

Shows are Fridays, April 10 & 17 and Saturdays, April 11 & 18 at 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island (UUCWI), 20103 State Route 525, Freeland.

Advance tickets are for sale by emailing concerts@uucwi.org, or in person at Moonraker’s Books* in Langley and at Habitat for Humanity* in Freeland. Tickets will also be available at the door if not already sold out.* Tickets are $15 each or $5 for students. *Cash or check only. Original Cast CDs will be for sale at all performances.

[Submitted by Libby Roberts]

Whidbey Island Welcomes Danielle Reutter-Harrah & Kyle Sampson in a Featured Concert The public is invited to enjoy an evening of “Romance & Reverie” on Saturday, April 11, 7:30pm, at the Langley United Methodist Church. Sponsored by local musician and Island Consort Artistic Director Sheila Weidendorf, Danielle Reutter-Harrah and Kyle Sampson have been performing together since they met while studying at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Although their repertoire has included works varying from Caccini to Stravinsky, the duo now seeks to expand historically informed performance to include the romantic repertoire. Recent performance

www.whidbeyweekly.com Locally operated. highlights include an early romantic guitar concert on Whidbey Island, as well as last year’s commencement concert for the Harris Guitar Foundation at Meyer Sound Studios in Berkeley, California. Both duo members bring their experience with early music to the stage to celebrate all that the romantic repertoire has to offer.

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by Scot Tremblay. He is a graduate of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where [ he obtained a B.M. in classical guitar perforG mance with an emphasis in early music, studyD ing continuo on theorbo, baroque guitar and M romantic guitar. Kyle currently teaches music theory, musicianship and guitar at KIPP SF Bay F a Academy and regularly appears as a soloist m and chamber musician. v Danielle Reutter-Harrah is an avid performer of G baroque, classical, and contemporary music. p In the coming season Danielle will perform in T Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ullise in patria and L’incoronazione di Poppea at the Boston Early t Music Festival, and she will sing the title role h in Handel’s Ariodante with Black Box Baroque. f

She is a founding member of the duo Jarring I g Sounds, and the baroque chamber ensems ble Liaison. Danielle earned her B.M. at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music, F and her M.M. at the San Francisco Consere vatory of Music. She currently resides in San 6 Francisco. [ The duo has performed with Island Consort in W their February “If Music Be the Food of Love: F Renaissance & Romance” Concert and are happy to be back on Whidbey Island with this concert of Romantic era music.

The concert is free, donations will be accepted at the door. The Langley United Methodist Church is located at 301 Anthes Ave. For more information, contact Sheila Weidendorf at (360) 321-5294 or email sweidendorf@whidbey.com [Submitted by Sheila Weidendorf]

Whidbey Island Triathlon Seeks 100+ Volunteers

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M r South Whidbey Parks and Recreation proudly v d announces that registration has opened for the r 19th Annual Whidbey Island Triathlon, set for i Saturday, August 1, 2015. f The Whidbey Triathlon, staged in the heart of e breathtaking Whidbey Island, attracts all abilT ities and is open to individual participants as well as relay teams. It is popular in the Northwest as a first-time event for novice and rookie triathletes, yet still challenging for competitive athletes.

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Beloved by locals and visitors alike for its beautiful course and friendly and supportive volunteers, the triathlon provides chip timing by BuDu Racing and is open to the first 300 bikers. The event has limited space and fills to capacity, so register early.

The scenic course that sets the stage for the annual Whidbey Island Triathlon endurance event starts off with a half mile swim in Goss Lake, followed by a 19.5 mile bike course along the scenic island roads offering views of Saratoga Passage and the North Cascades. This popular annual physical challenge culminates with a 3.8 mile run through serene forest trails at Community Park in Langley.

The Whidbey Island Triathlon is seeking help- B C ers in all areas, from the triathlon planning committee (meeting April 8), to trail marshals, T to clean-up crew. Over the course of the event,a South Whidbey Parks and Recreation will fill j over 100 volunteer positions. Approximately c 300 athletes will be looking to volunteers c

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Volunteers are the HEART of this event, and it couldn’t be done without them. Join in for a fun and rewarding experience and be a part of a local event you can be proud of. Please encourage your friends, family or club to volunteer with you.

For triathlon information and registration visit: www.whidbeytriathlon.org. To volunteer and support a healthy community, contact programs@whidbey.com or call (360)2216788.

[Submitted by Carrie Monforte, SWPRD]

Greeters and Docents Needed During the Peak Season at Meerkerk Gardens From April to mid June Meerkerk Gardens are abuzz with visitors. To enhance their enjoyment, and to help promote the Gardens, volunteers are needed to man/woman the Gatehouse and to assist with tours. Training is provided.

The Gardens are absolutely spectacular during this time. A fabulous place to spend a few hours and to help support Meerkerk, a gift from Ann Meerkerk to us all.

If you’re not a people person, volunteer gardeners, maintenance and administrative support are also needed throughout the year.

For more information, contact Joan Bell via email at meerkerk@whidbey.net or call (360) 678-1912 or (360) 222-0121.

[Submitted by Joan Bell, Meerkerk Gardens]

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The evening will begin at 4:30pm with a presentation on French culinary history by Sylvie Joseph-Julien of Atelier d’Ichère. Learn how “Franceâ€? came to be synonymous with “food,â€? and how humble bistro fare arose in the midst of that country’s grand cuisine.

Joseph-Julien is the co-founder and manager of Atelier d’Ichère in both France and the United States. A storyteller in the French tradition, she has been writing and telling stories to children and adults since 2007, and leads story tours at the Louvre Museum, Opera Garnier, and Eiffel Tower, as well as several Seattle-area museums.

Beginning at 5:30pm, Chef Philippe Naud of Seattle’s Auberge Edge will lead participants in a hands-on cooking class, giving step-by-step techniques for classic bistro dishes like cassoulet, caramelized leek and goat cheese galette, and pork sautÊ with apples, fennel, and calvados. Participants will be taken on an adventure in taste, and learn to easily translate the bistro’s simple, elegant fare into their home kitchen. Chef Naud was born and raised in Paris’s Montmartre neighborhood, where at an early age he was introduced to the culinary arts by his father, a Chef cuisinier. Chef Naud moved to the United States in the mid-eighties, where he opened CafÊ Mars, a European bistro in Seattle. He has worked for Auberge Edge as a Chef Instructor for the past five years.

The class will be followed by a three-course meal, prepared by Chef Naud and featuring French bistro specialties like warm cauliflower salad with capers, port tenderloin in port prune sauce, moules marinières, chicken cordon bleu, Alsatian apple tart, and chocolate pot de crème.

The Rock’n doodle 4-H Poultry Club is hosting its sixth annual Whidbey Island Coop Tour on Saturday, April 18, 2015. This self-guided tour will offer visitors some of Whidbey’s best, funniest, funkiest and most creative chicken coops and enclosures. Six island poultry keepers from Clinton to Oak Harbor will open their farms and backyards to the public showcasing some of the diverse ways we care for our feathered friends.

Meet a variety of chicken breeds, ducks and roosters. Farm owners, 4-H members, and volunteers will share their knowledge of coop design and all else they have learned about e raising poultry: manure maintenance, keeping predators out, nest boxes, roost, waterers, feeders, poultry health, chicken breeds - for eggs and show, and roosters.

The self-guided tour will run from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Tickets are now available at Bayview Farm and Garden in Langley and Skagit Farmers Supply Stores in Freeland and Oak Harbor.

Tickets are $12 and admits all children and up to 4 adults in one vehicle.

Proceeds from this event will go towards the club’s community education efforts and barn improvements at the Island County Fairgrounds, and to sustain continued 4-H programming in Island County.

More families in both urban and rural settings are taking a back-to-the-basics approach when it comes to living simply - and they’re realizing that this DIY lifestyle has much to offer their children. Join the fun, bring the whole family.

For more information, email rockndoodlecoopstour@gmail.com; visit and like Rock ’n doodle 4H Poultry Club on Facebook.

Tickets for the soiree are $165 per person.

Reserve early, as space is limited. Onsite lodging is available in NWLA’s charming guesthouse. To register or book a room contact NWLA at (360) 321-2101 or programs@nwlanguageacademy.com.

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Local Business News Habitat for Humanity Receives Generous Gift Local artist Lorina Mullen is donating 21 pieces of original art to the Oak Harbor Habitat for Humanity Store. Lorina is a long time resident of Coupeville who has always had a passion for art. She has been painting for over 30 years with most of her art being displayed in the Coupeville Library over the years. She has decided that instead of profiting from selling her art, she will donate all proceeds to Habitat for Humanity of Island County. Habitat has a special place in her heart and she is helping them to achieve their mission in a very special way. Her art is currently featured and for sale in the Oak Harbor Habitat for Humanity Store, located at 350 SE Pioneer Way, and will be sold 1-2 pieces at a time. For more information, call (360) 675-8733.

OH-fficial Pub Crawl Eight “pubs� along Pioneer Way in Oak Harbor vied for the title of “Best Irish Pub� on Saint Patrick’s Day. The OH-fficial Pub Crawl was from noon until 4:00pm (parade time).

Louie G’s, Oak Harbor Cafe, Harbor Light Tavern, Valle Azul, Off the Hook, Hot Rock Pizza, Terrace Wine Bar & Bistro and the Oak Harbor Tavern were judged on Irish Spirit, decorations, customer service, green beer and extra credit items.

Bistro Parisien: A French Culinary Soiree

The competition was very close and ballots were counted 3 times. Congratulations to the winning “Pub�, the Oak Harbor Tavern, who received a plaque and bragging rights for a full year!

The NWLA Cultural Center, Atelier d’Ichère, ,and Auberge Edge of Seattle are pleased to join in presenting a very special culinary soiree celebrating the city of Paris and its lively bistro culture. Guests will take in the warm ambience

Competitors were very creative with their extra credit items which included a special ad in the newspaper, St. Pat’s pins, handmade pretzel treats, special corned beef pizza, green margaritas and gourmet food specials.

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FRIDAY, March 20 1:24am, NE Goldie St. Caller stating they are looking for assistance in getting back to her motel room 3:22am, NW Ensign Dr. Caller reported a suspicious male on a bike with a flashlight.

4:23pm, SW Kimball Dr. Caller reporting phone company not recognizing her phone number.

6:13pm, NW Crosby Ave. Caller requesting welfare check for subject staggering in and out of traffic.

SATURDAY, March 21 9:45am, SR 20 Caller advising subject smoked two bowls of marijuana and drove off.

5:32pm, NW Lofton Loop Caller advising someone is at her door selling newspapers.

7:18pm, NE Ernst St. Caller reporting subject who appears intoxicated, selling newspapers.

9:01pm, SE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising he ran into a door jamb this morning and injured his shoulder.

9:22pm, SW Kimball Dr. Caller having phone issues.

SUNDAY, March 22 5:42am, W Whidbey Ave. Caller has a court date on the 30th and wants to know what it is about.

MONDAY, March 23 2:18pm, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller reporting suspicious person laying on the floor refusing to leave.

2:54pm, SR 20 Caller reporting threats. If she goes near car she will “beat her up.�

7:01pm, SR 20 Reporting party advising customer came in for a hair cut and he fell asleep and will not wake up.

TUESDAY, March 24 12:11pm, SW Kaleeton Loop

Caller advising someone has been sneaking around her house.

11:46pm, NE 7th Ave. Caller advising neighbor is slamming doors and vacuuming.

WEDNESDAY, March 25 1:36am, NW Crosby Ave. The caller is reporting male screaming “Leave me alone. I’m trying to sleep� and female is saying “I’m leaving you alone.�

4:28pm, SW Putnam Dr. Caller believes USPS is throwing his mail away.

5:35pm, SR 20 Caller advising male bought a twelve pack of beer and drank one in his truck.

6:04pm, S Beeksma Dr. Caller advising someone is camping out in the shower.

THURSDAY, March 26 7:47am, W Whidbey ave.

Caller advising blood on side of car with headlight and a set of keys lying next to it.

9:12am, NE 7th Ave. The caller requesting contact regarding verbal argument with threats of physical harm over a parking space.

10:17am, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller is requesting welfare check for female walking barefoot in the parking lot.

11:04am, NE Midway Blvd.

Caller advising female driving into drivethrough window and speeding away as soon as employee gets to the window.

3:40pm, SE Barrington Dr. Contact in lobby advising someone reported her for stealing friend’s vehicle.

8:21pm, SW Kaleeton Loop Caller advising two 5-gallon buckets appeared below daughter’s window.

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Living Circle: Friends on the Path Every Sunday, 11:00am 917 E. Whidbey Ave., Oak Harbor

All entries are listed chronologically, unless there are multiple entries for the same venue or are connected to a specific organization (such as Sno-Isle Libraries) in which case all entries for that venue or organization are listed collectively in chronological order under one heading.

First Friday @ the Farm Friday, April 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Visit the three great art galleries, select some local wine and take in a special dinner at Whidbey Pies Cafe. For more information, call (360) 678-7700.

Community Barn Dance Friday, April 3, 7:00pm-9:30pm Greenbank Farm, 765 Wonn Road Suggested Donation: $10-$20 Live music by PETE begins at 7:30pm. This is an all ages event. You are encouraged to dress in your springtime best. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds support the small non-profit that manages the 151 acres of publicly owned space for the Port of Coupeville. For more information, email events@ greenbankfarm.com or call (360) 678-7710.

I Hate Hamlet Fridays, April 3, 10 & 17, 7:30pm Saturdays, April 4, 11 & 18, 7:30pm Sundays, April 5, 12 & 19, 2:30pm Thursdays, April 9 & 16, 7:30pm Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor Tickets: $18 Paul Rudnick’s comedy, “I Hate Hamlet” is about a rising Hollywood star that accepts the role of Hamlet at New York’s Shakespeare in the Park and his agent thinks he’s lost his mind. Why would he trade his fluffy, bigmoney TV role for dusty old Shakespeare?

Leave it to the ghost of actor John Barrymore, the greatest Hamlet of his time, to hilariously haunt Andy in a play that seeks to answer that question.

Call the box office at (360) 679-2237 for further information, show dates, group discounts, and reservations, or email office@ whidbeyplayhouse.com or visit www.whidbeyplayhouse.com. Whidbey Playhouse is located at 730 SE Midway Blvd.

3rd Annual Coupeville Co-Ed Adult Kickball Tournament Saturday, April 4, 8:00am-4:00pm Rhododendron Park, Coupeville The tournament benefits the Coupeville Schools Field Trip Program. Times may vary depending on number of teams.

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 10:00am Coupeville Town Park Soroptimist International of Coupeville says it’s time to have fun with the Easter Bunny and support the food bank. Bring your toddlers to 5th graders for some egg hunting, photo ops with the Bunny himself and an Easter Basket Raffle. Voluntary admission: A non-perishable food item for the Gifts from the Heart Food Bank.

Lions Club Blood Drive Monday, April 6, 9:00am-5:00pm First United Methodist Church, Oak Harbor Oak Harbor Lions Club will sponsor a blood drive for the Puget Sound Blood Center. This time of year the supply of blood drops drastically. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments will have priority. Email donorsched@psbc.org or call 1-800-398-7888 to make an appointment. Photo ID or donor card are required

to donate. Your donation could actually save up to three lives. The First United Methodist Church is located at 1051 S.E. Ireland St.

Lit for Fun Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 9, 9:00am Freeland Library

Upcoming Sno-Isle Library Events

Join us for a discussion of Kate Atkinson’s “Life After Life.”

Living Circle is a welcoming spiritual community of friends on the path sharing music, prayers, blessings, stories, and more. They invite you to share your spirit with them. Their building is located next to Big Brothers and Big Sisters. For more information, call (360)3202081, email alivingcircle@gmail.com, or visit livingcircle.us

Religious Services

Oneness Blessings

Easter Services

Every Monday, 4:00pm-5:00pm Oak Harbor

See schedule below Cost: Free Meet the Author: Jay Jacobs Thursday, April 2, 4:00pm-5:00pm Clinton Community Hall, 6411 Central Avenue Author Jay Jacobs will talk about writing his book, The Widow Wave. The Widow Wave is three stories in one: a riveting nonfiction courtroom drama, a tragic sea story, and a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. Book sales and signing will follow the program.

Friends of the Freeland Library Book Sale Saturday, April 4, 10:00am-2:00pm Freeland Library Hundreds of great books available at bargain prices! Something for everyone. All proceeds benefit Friends of the Freeland Library.

Saturday Matinee: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” Saturday, April 4, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Library Based the Marvel Comic Book, Chris Evans stars as Steve Rogers (Captain America) continues his journey as the super-powered American soldier who’s grasping to find his place in a modern world after being frozen in ice since WWII. Join us for film and discussion.

AARP Tax-Aide Monday, April 6, 9:30am-5:00pm Oak Harbor Library Tuesday, April 7, 1:00pm-7:00pm Oak Harbor Library Free tax return preparation and e-filing for taxpayers with low and moderate income, especially those age 60 and older. Call (360) 678-3000 to schedule an appointment.

Supported by AARP Foundation.

Getting Out On the Water Monday, April 6, 1:30pm-3:30pm Coupeville Library Representatives from South Whidbey Yacht Club, Oak Harbor Yacht Club, Island Rowing Association, North Puget Sound Dragon Boat Club, and Whidbey Island Kayaking Company will gather to introduce their programs and provide literature and registration details on many different approaches to getting out in boats around Puget Sound.

Whidbey Island Holistic Health Association Presents: Go With Your Gut! Tuesday, April 7, 6:30pm Freeland Library Our bodies are mostly microbes. Found on our skin and in our guts, mouths, noses, and every other body surface, bacteria can be linked to obesity, malnutrition, heart disease, diabetes, celiac disease, eczema, asthma, multiple sclerosis, colitis, some cancers, and even autism.

Join Toni Marthaller, integrative nurse practitioner, to discuss the importance of creating and maintaining a healthy microbiome. For more information about WIHHA visit: www.wihha. com.

Whidbey Reads Film Festival: When the Game Stands Tall Wednesday, April 8, 1:30pm Freeland Library The remarkable journey of legendary football coach Bob Ladouceur, who took the De La Salle High School Spartans from obscurity to a record breaking 151-game winning streak.

Rated PG. Door prizes and snacks!

Thursday, April 2, 6:00pm Maundy Thursday worship service plus communion Sunday, April 5, 7:00am Sunrise Service at Sunnyside Cemetery in Coupeville. Breakfast following at 8:00am at the church.

A hands-on process of awakening the human being to its natural state by sending energy to the physical brain via a Oneness Blessings Giver. Come experience peace, healing & joy for yourself. Contact Netsah at (360)675-3420 for more information.

Sunday, April 5, 11:00am Easter Service Coupeville United Methodist Church

Teaching Through God’s Word

All are open to members of the community.

For more information, visit www.coupevilleumc.com.

For more information, visit ccwhidbey.com.

Easter Services Sunday, April 5, 8:45am & 10:30am First Reformed Church, Oak Harbor A special Egg Hunt for the kids will begin at 10:00am. Childcare is available. The church is located at 250 SW 3rd Ave. For more information, contact (360) 675-4837 or office@frcoh.org

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 9:30am Langley United Methodist Church Chancel Choir, Youth Choir and Orchestra will provide joyful music throughout the service.

Children’s activities during worship and please join us for a community Easter Egg Hunt afterwards, about 10:45am. There will be lots of eggs and prizes given out for elementary age and younger. For more information, visit www. langleyumc.org Langley UMC is an Advocating, Greening, and Reconciling Congregation located on the corner of Third and Anthes in Langley.

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 11:00am The City of Refuge Christian Church, Oak Harbor Everyone is welcome to come celebrate the resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. The church is located at 656 SE Bayshore Dr, Ste 2.

Easter Sunday Service Sunday, April 5, 12:00pm Oak Harbor United Pentecostal Church Visit www.oakharborupc.com for more information. The church is located at 210 SE Pioneer Way, Ste 4.

Prayer Group Every Tuesday, 4:00pm-5:30pm St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley Charismatic Prayer and Praise group. Everyone welcome. For more information, call Bill at (360) 221-8174.

Filipino Christian Fellowship Sunday School, 1:00pm; Worship Service, 2:00pm Church on the Rock, Oak Harbor Pastor Jansen Onggao

Healing Rooms Every Thursday, 6:30pm-8:30pm 5200 Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland The Healing Rooms are open to anyone desiring personal prayer for physical, emotional, or spiritual needs. There is a team of Christians from several local churches that are dedicated to praying for healing the sick in our community. All ministry is private, confidential, and free. Teams are available to pray for individuals who drop by on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Sundays, 9:00am & 11:00am Calvary Chapel, 3821 French Road, Clinton

Unitarian Universalist Sunday Service Sundays, 10:00am Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland All are welcome. Values-based children’s religious exploration classes and childcare will be provided. Visit www.uucwi.org for more information. The Unitarian Universalist Congregation building is located at 20103 Highway 525, two miles north of Freeland.

Unity of Whidbey Sundays, 10:00am 5671 Crawford Road, Langley If you’re one of the “spiritual but not religious” people who questions your childhood faith or is looking for something more, Unity of Whidbey may feel like a homecoming. Visit our website: unityofwhidbeyisland.org

Whidbey Quakers Sundays, 4:00pm-5:00pm Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Freeland Whidbey Islands Friends Meeting (also known as Quakers) meet in silent worship and community, with occasional spoken messages, every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. For more information, contact Tom Ewell at tewell@whidbey.com or go to www. whidbeyquakers.org.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Worship, 10:00am Sunday School to age 20, 10:00am Wednesday Testimony Meeting, 7:30pm Christian Science Reading Room Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 11:00am-3:00pm Wednesday 3:00pm-7:00pm The church and Reading Room are located at 721 SW 20th Court at Scenic Heights Street, Oak Harbor. Call (360)675-0621 or visit JSH-Online.com Services and Sunday School are also held at 10:30am on South Whidbey at 15910 Highway 525, just north of Bayview and across fromUseless Bay Road; testimony meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm.

Galleries & Art Shows Sheep and Shards: Hand Woven Tapestry & Stained Glass Mosaics Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through April 30 Raven Rocks Gallery, Greenbank Weaving and mosaics are two ancient art forms, both constantly evolving, yet always maintaining elements of its origins. April at Raven Rocks Gallery brings contemporary interpretations of these forms, each piece expressing an emotion or experience of the

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“The Department of Whimzy�

Opening Reception: Friday, April 3, 5:00pm-8:00pm Show continues through April 27 Rob Schouten Gallery, Greenbank Welcome to the “Department of Whimzy,� where Rob Schouten Gallery is happy to present the collages, dioramas, and photographs of David Ossman and Stephen Roxborough.

Stop by for light refreshments and a chance to meet these talented and whimsical gents.

Adult Running Group Every Wednesday & Friday, 5:00pm-6:15pm Vanderzicht Memorial Pool, Oak Harbor A running group for adults of all levels, beginner to advanced. Stretching and strengthening and drills as well. The cost is free to start. For more information, contact Brad Sandefur at bsandman50@gmail.com or (360) 675-7665.

Al-Anon Every Wednesday, 9:30am-10:30am 432 2nd St., Langley If a friend or relative has a problem with alcohol, you can find solutions for yourself at Alanon.

Whidbey Allied Artists Show

Third Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am Pregnancy Aid, 816 Camano, Langley

Annual Garden Show Artists’ Reception: Saturday, April 4, 5:00pm Exhibit continues through April 26 Museo, Langley Artists, inspired by gardens and springtime, will exhibit new works. During the reception Spoiled Dog Winery will be pouring their boutique wines. “Extraordinary wines from the Heart of Puget Sound.�

Meetings and Organizations Whidbey Weavers Guild Thursday, April 2, 10:00am-2:30pm Pacific NorthWest Art School, Coupeville

For more information, call (360) 221-2070

Breastfeeding Support Group

You can bring your own lunch if you’d like, tea and muffins are provided. Pregnant Moms welcome. Call Pregnancy Aid at (360) 2214767 for more information.

Bingo Every Sunday, 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-6070.

Bingo Every Monday, 7:00pm Elks Lodge, Oak Harbor Open to the public. For more information, call (360) 675-7111.

Blind Support Group

Jeff Dodd and Paul Messner of the Whidbey Island Fly Fishing Club will be the speakers.

The purpose of the meeting is to give everyone an insight into the unknowns of fly fishing.

The format is a mini Fly Fishing 101 program, power point pictures and info to discuss rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies and accessories used with this style of fishing in fresh and salt water.

These experienced anglers are excited to share their knowledge with everyone. They are bringing fly rods, reels and gear used in their craft.

Support Group for Dads Wednesday, April 8, 6:30pm-7:30pm Freeland Library Meeting Room “Dads Chat� is a free monthly gathering of local men discussing the challenges and rewards of being a father in the 21st Century.

Join us to find the support and camaraderie that comes from sharing your struggles and successes with other dads. Call (206) 601-3618 or email happyhomeparentcoaching@gmail.com for more information. Sponsored by Happy Home Parent Coaching, LLC.

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Fourth Tuesday, 2:00pm Oak Harbor Senior Center A support group for people with impaired vision. Learn and share techniques to be more mobile. For more information, call Paul Bovey at (360) 544-2561 or (360) 679-8293.

Chess and Go Every Monday, 6:00pm-10:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley

Conversations of War and Return

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Every Day, 12:00pm & 8:00pm 432 2nd Street, Langley

All ages and abilities welcome. Go is a board game of Asian origin which, involves strategy and tactics and has no element of chance. For more information, call Roy at (360) 341-3230.

VFW Post 7392 is located at 3037 Goldie Road. The meeting is held in the back conference room. For more information, call Fredrico Cedillo, Chapter Adjutant at (360) 682-2945.

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Featured speaker is Judith McKenzie on “Spinning�. Bring your brown bag lunch. For more details, visit www.whidbeyweaversguild.org Thursday, April 2, 7:00pm VFW Post 7392, Oak Harbor

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Al-Anon group can help. Call Laurie at (360) 675-4430 for meeting information.

Featuring 20 artists in traditional and non-traditional formats - art will be for sale. Artists are collaborating with Gifts From the Heart and will be collecting non-perishable foods to be distributed to local food banks. For more information, email whidbeyartists@gmail.com. The Coupeville Recreation Hall is located at 901 NW Alexander Street.

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In recognition of April Poetry Month, Ossman, Roxborough and literary cohort John Burgess, poets all, will also hold a free poetry reading at 7:30pm Thursday, April 16, in addition to the First Friday opening reception. Everyone is welcome to come hear these masters of the spoken word read selected poems, while enjoying an evening of whimsical fantasy.

Saturday, April 4, 10:00am-6:00pm Sunday, April 5, 10:00am-5:00pm Coupeville Recreation Hall

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First & Third Fridays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Trinity Lutheran Church, Old Building, Freeland Veterans Steve Durbin and Chuck McIntyre host a room of conversations for veterans, family members and caregivers. They need to hear your stories. Contact Chuck at (360) 579-1059 or Steve at (360) 678-2928.

Every Friday, 6:45pm-9:00pm Coupeville Library All skill levels welcomed. Please bring a board if possible. Spread the word and come down for some leisurely play. For information, call (631) 357-1941.

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guttys were made with a more irregular surface. Clubs changed, too, in order to better control the gutty. Heads were made bigger in depth and width and a brass striking plate was added.

In Scotland, inventor Coburn Haskell stumbled upon the rubber ball. He realized that its application to kolf would improve the game, as a rubber ball would fly much farther than the gutty.

When combined with a hard, rough exterior, the rubber ball became the basis for today’s modern golf balls.

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As the century wore on, clubs continued to change in design. Shafts were made of bamboo or ash and specific clubs, like the mashie, sand iron, driving cleek, niblick and putting cleek, were used by players under different circumstances.

The first golf courses were also a far cry from what we know today. There were no beautifully manicured lawns, golf carts or clubhouses to relax in afterwards. The links were mostly barren and inhabitable pieces of land, often windswept and sandy with no trees and a rugged terrain filled with rocks and crevices.

Using crude clubs and even cruder balls, it’s a wonder the sport survived at all. But it did and it grew in popularity, coming to the United States in the late 1700s where it flourished.

It Started With A Stick

The next time you step up to that tee, remember those who came before you and how hard it was to get a hole-in-one with a feathery.

By Doris A. Black A long time ago someone came up with the idea of hitting a small ball with a stick. Ever since, man has been fascinated with golf. The specific origins of golf have been lost over the years but ball-and-stick games of all sorts have been popular since the medieval times. Forerunners of golf were called “palle-maille� in France and Italy where it was a street game played using a mallet and wooden ball. When the game traveled to Great Britain it became so popular the Brits designed a court for it. During the 15th century in Belgium, the game was called “chole� and was played using a wooden ball and a spoon-shaped wooden club.

In Holland, “colf� was played on ice with wooden balls, and later, leather balls stuffed with cow hair. As it gained in popularity, “colf� was moved indoors and the name was changed to “kolf.� Even though they all used sticks/clubs and balls of some sort, these early games seldom resembled our modern game of golf. Many countries played the games, but it was Scotland where the modern game originated.

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By Ronda Addy It used to be if you wanted your child to have golf clubs, you found an old adult set and cut them down to the right height. If a club was too heavy, you just threw it out. Today, that's no longer the case. There are a number of choices designed specifically for junior golfers.

The first thing you need to consider when buying junior golf clubs is the length. You want a set of clubs your child can use comfortably now and grow into. If your child needs to grip down a little, that's ok. If all they have to grip down is an inch, chances are they can get a couple of years' usage out of the clubs. If they have to grip down more than two inches, they will have to change their swing in order to get the club around their body.

History tells us the earliest balls were made of wood. In Scotland, the townspeople played in the streets or open grassy areas of the village. In the 1600s, when less open space was available, the land along the coastlines became a more convenient place to play. The land was called “links� because it linked the coastline to the more usable farmland inland. At the same time, wooden balls were replaced with leather bags stuffed with boiled feathers. Referred to as “featheries,� they weren’t very durable and were time consuming to produce, with the best craftsman making only four per day, causing them to be expensive. Players also began tinkering with the design of their sticks or clubs. Thin, long-shafted clubs were chosen for distance driving and shorter ones for short hops or to drive the ball downwind.

You also need to consider the weight and grips of the clubs. The weight should suit your child's age. If the clubs are light enough, your child should be able to get them in the correct position at the top of their swing. The grips should be thinner than those found on adult clubs.

Larger grips will affect your child's swing. When changing grips, you want junior grips with a core size of .50.

By the mid-1800s, the feathery was replaced with the gutty. Made from parts of the gutta-percha tree, the gutty was heavier and more durable, but its smooth exterior caused unpredictable directional flight. It turned out that a used gutty, pockmarked by wear, performed better and soon

Having the wrong equipment can turn anyone off to a sport. The best thing you can do for your child is to get them the right set of junior golf clubs in the beginning. With the right equipment, they might just develop a lifelong love of the game.

Most youth club sets have a smaller number of clubs, which reduces the weight of the golf bag and makes it easier for a child to decide which club to use. Youth club sets usually include a 6-iron and a 3 or 5 wood.

To find out the appropriate length for a putter, measure from slightly above your child's waist to the ground.

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Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Saturday through Thursday

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The public is invited to attend the monthly meetings of the board of the Friends of South Whidbey State Park (FOSWSP). FOSWSP is a non-profit group that supports, cares for, and promotes South Whidbey State Park. To receive more information or membership information, email foswsp@gmail.com. St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods is located at 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road.

Gambler’s Anonymous Every Saturday, 9:00am Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville Downstairs in conference room near Cafeteria. A new meeting will start in Oak Harbor at the First United Methodist Church Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm downstairs in classroom 3, 1050 SE Ireland Street. Open Meeting.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls First & Third Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm Masonic Hall, Coupeville The Coupeville assembly of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls would like to invite all girls ages 11-20 to attend meetings.

Rainbow Girls is a service organization that teaches girls leadership and life skills. For more information, contact Naomie Robinson at robinsonnaomie32@gmail.com or visit www. nwrainbow.org. The Mansonic Hall is located at 804 Main Street.

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Open Meditation Group Every Wednesday, 7:30pm-8:00pm Alexander Counseling, 221 2nd Street, #10, Langley Find refuge from the stress of a nervous world. Join for a weekly meditation and cultivate a deeper sense of tranquility and share the joys of peace.

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Weigh-in from 6:00pm-7:00pm, meeting is 7:00pm-8:00pm in the 3rd floor conference room, follow signs once in building (there is an elevator). For more information, call Sherylann Woodward at (360) 682-5376. Regency is located at 1040 SW Kimball Drive.

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Singles Bible Study Sunday Nights, 6:00pm-8:30pm Calvary Chapel, Clinton Join us for soup, bread, prayer, and study with other Christian singles. For more information, contact Kathie Warren at (425)319-2572.

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South Whidbey Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group First Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm South Whidbey Senior Center, Langley Expanded quarterly workshops TBA. The Caregiver Support Group, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, Western and Central Washington Chapter, provides emotional, educational, and social support for caregivers of those suffering from memory loss – in a confidential setting. For questions or additional information, contact co-facilitators: Mardell Xavier at (360)477-5511 or Hestia Laitala at (360)321-1600.

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Richard Anthony Peteroli, 63, passed away March 3, 2015 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle after a short but valiant fight against cancer. He was born January 27, 1952 in Akron, Ohio to Anthony and Bertha Peteroli. Richard loved to play football in high school, developed a passion for the sport which consumed the rest of his life.

To avoid the draft, he joined the United States Navy in 1970. Richard became a Hospital Corpsman with the Marines and served with distinction throughout several tours in Vietnam. The thirty years in the Navy sent Richard all over the world. He always appreciated how wonderful life was here in the United States.

Millie loved working in her garden, sewing, reading and spending time at the casino. She worked at various jobs throughout the years but her main job was being a wife, mother and grandmother.

discovered alive, he was eventually evacuated back to the states and discharged from service.

For his courage in combat and his injuries, he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for Valor.

Wayne decided to return to school under the G.I. Bill, attending Pasadena Community College and Santa Barbara State College. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees and began a thirty year career as a teacher.

He was hired by the Gilroy School District at Brownell School as a Home Room and Woodshop teacher for the seventh and eighth grade, a career he thoroughly enjoyed.

Wayne retired at the age of 58 and he and Connie traveled, looking for a place to retire.

They visited friends on Whidbey Island and decided Coupeville was their retirement paradise. Thirty years later, they still agree this was home. Wayne continued his love of woodworking and also was an avid gardener. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and a member of the Whidbey Island Chapter.

Richard is survived by his wife, June, daughters Carolann Carr of Virginia, Antoinette Peteroli of Lynnwood, Washington, and Elizabeth Smith of Spangdahlem AFB, Germany, two grandchildren, Nicholas Peteroli and Ayla Carr of Virginia. We miss him every day!

Wayne is survived by his wife, Connie, of nearly 71 years; one daughter, Jill Bishop and husband Dan; one son Paul Johnson and wife Kathy; two grandchildren, Jason Johnson and Katie Faias and three great grandchildren, Justin, Marley and Haiden all of Beaverton, OR. He is also survived by brother Nestor of Missoula, MT and his sisters Lydia Ford of Minneapolis, MN, Sadie West of Los Angeles, CA and Vienna Tripp of Lolo, MT. He was preceded in death by siblings Leo and Arve of Haines, AK

Richard requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family interment to follow at a later date. Please visit Richard’s page in the Book of Memories at www.wallinfuneralhome to share memories and condolences.

Memorial services for Waino Johnson will be held Saturday, April 11, 11:30am at the Coupeville Methodist Church with Rev. Jin Ming Ma officiating. Private interment will follow at a later date at Sunnyside Cemetery, Coupeville.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home and Cremation, LLC, Oak Harbor, WA. To share memories and condolences, please visit Waino’s page in the Book of Memories on the funeral home website. at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.

Upon retiring, he worked at the Navy Exchange and Whidbey General Hospital. Richard was tireless in his attention to detail. He spent his spare time building a dream house for his beloved wife, June.

Waino William “Wayne” Johnson died at his home in Coupeville March 15, 2015 at the age of 93, surrounded by his family. Wayne was born August 3, 1921 in Brocket, North Dakota to Gustav and Aili Johnson and was raised on the family farm. When Wayne was nine years old, his father died suddenly, and Wayne was forced to go to work to support the family. He attended college for a time in North Dakota, but was forced to quit because of family hardship.

Waino moved to Southern California and was hired to work in an airplane manufacturing plant building planes for the war effort. He decided to go ice skating one day and met a young lady who was spending most of her time sitting on the ice and took pity on her.

He showed her how to skate and a friendship developed, which blossomed into love and on May 20, 1944, Wayne and Concetta Caringella were married in Pasadena, CA.

Just two short months later, on July 27, 1944, Wayne was drafted into the U.S. Army. His first duty station was the Battle of Okinawa. Wayne was critically injured in the battle with a bullet in his spine and left for dead. When he was

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MILDRED ‘MILLIE’ JOSEPHINE SEVERINE Mildred Josephine Severine (Millie) passed away March 26, 2015 at her home in Oak Harbor, WA with her family by her side after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born June 3, 1920 in Minneapolis, MN to parents Beulah Lee Thomas and Joseph Franklin Bakunas.

After the death of her mother in 1928, she was placed in the Owatonna State School in MN and was there until her 18th birthday.

After leaving the school, she met and married Morris Teachout and a daughter, Marilyn Jean, was born to them. She met and married Willard E. Lamb and had 4 children: Darlene, Carol, Mike, and Patti. After Willard passed away in 1990, she met and married Kenneth Severine in 1995.

Willard and Millie moved from MN to the state of WA in 1947. She and Ken moved to Oak

Millie will be remembered for her strength, humble spirit, smile and twinkling eyes, her generosity, sense of humor and her unconditional love of her family and friends. She embraced life and lived it to the fullest. She was loved by all who met her and was an amazing woman.

She is survived by her daughters Marilyn (Bob) Finke, Medellin, South America; Darlene (Vern) Ferguson, Auburn, WA; Carol (Mike) Judy, Yakima, WA; Patti Bernhardt, Oak Harbor, WA.; a sister, Betty (Leon) VanSteenburgh, Kewaunee, WI; sisters-in law Mary Mohs, Shirley Bokusky, Ruth Bakunas; 12 grandchildren: Robyn, Alisa, Sheila, Marcia, Steven, Kevin, Ken, Cheryl, Kyle, Trinity, Loren and Andrew; 22 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Beulah L. Thomas and Joseph F. Bakunas; husbands Morris Teachout, Willard E. Lamb and Kenneth Severine; son Michael A. Lamb; and brothers Joseph and Robert Bakunas.

In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Millie’s name to Hospice or a charity of your choice.

A celebration of life will be held at Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills; 509 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA, Friday, April 10, 2015 at 12pm.

VERONICA M. CINCO Veronica Mary Cinco died March 26, 2015 at Careage of Whidbey at the age of 92. She was born September 18, 1922 in Auburn, Massachusetts. Veronica was raised in Worcester and then moved to Brooklyn, New York, where she met a young sailor and her future husband, Raymond A Cinco. Ray and Veronica were married in 1941.

As a Navy family they were sent to Panama City, Panama and London, England and, in 1975, the Cinco family arrived in Oak Harbor to be with their grandchildren. This was perhaps, the most joy filled time of their lives.

In 1976, Veronica began working for the Commissary at NAS Whidbey, assisting shoppers with their groceries. During her 38 years working as a bagger, she became affectionately known as “Gramma.” Following the death of her husband in 1986, she lived independently, surrounded by her many friends who became her Oak Harbor family.

Veronica loved bingo, knitting afghans for her grandchildren, helping others in need, and walking around town for hours when she was not working. She was known as a strong, independent, caring, hardworking, occasionally stubborn, loyal and most importantly, a devout Catholic. She retired from the Commissary in 2014 at the age of 92.

Mrs. Cinco is survived by her son Raymond (Del) of Lennox, South Dakota and daughter Veronica LaGala (Jack) of Springhill, Florida,

seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond A. Cinco, her parents and four siblings.

Visitation for Veronica will be held at St. Augustine Catholic Church beginning at 6pm Sunday, April 5. Visitation will be followed by a Vigil Service, Rosary and Time of Sharing from 7-8pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Monday, April 6, 10am at the church with Rev. Paul Pluth, J.C.L. officiating. A recep- A tion will follow at Wallin Funeral Home. Rite of i Committal will be held Tuesday, April 7, 10am w at Maple Leaf Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Kien- h d zle officiating.

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Sylvia VandeWerfhorst Kuhuski was born June 13, 1935 A in Oak Harbor, WA to w Frank and Catherine d VandeWerfhorst. She H b was called home to R the Lord March 27, h 2015 at the age of p 79. She attended o Oak Harbor High School graduating in 1953 ( and going on to a bible college for one year. C Sylvia began a lifelong banking career in Oak Harbor, beginning with Everett Trust and Savings Bank, working as a bank teller. Over the years the bank was acquired by Olympic Bank (1976), First Interstate (1985) and Wells Fargo (1996). She had worked her way up from teller to Branch Manager.

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She is survived by nine brothers and sisters: Aldine Leistra (Ron) of Portland, OR, Frances Davis Curtis (Les) of Oak Harbor, Marilyn VanderGriend (Howard) of Sully, Iowa, Eileen Hale of Gallup, New Mexico, Frank VandeWerfhorst (Deena) of Camano Island, Bill VandeWerfhorst, Patricia Michael, Jerry VandeWerfhorst (Katherine) and Sharon Lusk (John), all of Oak Harbor. Preceding her in death were her parents.

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By Carey Ross American Sniper: Bradley Cooper, surprisingly good actor (I can't be the only one who thinks that), nabbed an Oscar nod for his portrayal of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest and most effective marksman ever to serve in the U.S. military.  (R • 2 hrs. 12 min.)

An Honest Liar: For years, he was a world-famous magician whose goal was to develop skills and an act that would rival Houdini. Then, after nearly losing his life in a botched escape act at the age of 55, James Randi devoted his life to debunking faith healers, would-be psychics and other prevaricators. That is, until a lie central to his own existence is exposed.  (Unrated • 1 hr. 30 min.)

Chappie: I know opinions are divided on Neill Blomkamp, but you can count me among the director's fans. That said, this movie, about a robot who becomes sentient, is the stuff my nightmares are made of.  (R • 2 hrs.)

Cinderella: Cinderella, her glass slipper, her fairy godmother, her prince and that dastardly wicked stepmother get a live-action reboot, courtesy of director Kenneth Branagh  (PG • 1 hr. 45 min.)

The Divergent Series: Insurgent: Current Hollywood can-do-no-wrong girl Shailene Woodley proves even she is not immune to the dreaded sophomore slump in this tepid second installment of the "Divergent" series.

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Run All Night: So, I guess Liam Neeson only makes action movies now? In this one, he’s trying to save the life of his son or something, but all you really need to know is he’s going to shoot some people and beat up some other people and by the end, they will all regret crossing him or his name isn’t Liam Neeson.  (R • 1 hr. 54 min.)

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel:~ A movie that wasn’t filmed with the expectation of a sequel and didn’t really need a sequel gets itself a sequel because Hollywood is a zombie-maker that cannot let a thing die. That said, the full cast returns, and who doesn’t want to ante up at the box office to watch Judi Dench and Maggie Smith steal scene after scene?  (PG • 2 hrs. 2 min.)

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three checks—Seagal appears as adept at avoiding astrological pitfalls as he is at outmaneuvering physical opponents.

Now, what about those “wrong reasons” for being attracted to martial arts? What are they, and how did Seagal escape them?

Chicken Little & the Astrologer

By Wesley Hallock

For scope and depth, few introductions can equal that of Steven Seagal in the documentary film, The Path Beyond Thought. The film opens with Seagal’s own soft voice, saying, “Like many young boys, I was probably drawn to martial arts for all the wrong reasons. But as fate would have it, I was very, very blessed by finding the right teachers. This quickly changed my life, and the quality of my life, by understanding the laws of cause and effect, and how they impact other people. Martial arts then became a path to cultivate compassion and understanding and help me realize how we can all help one another. Then, and only then, Aikido became a perfect vehicle to develop the physical self and the spiritual man simultaneously. I got to the point in my life where anyone I would meet, I would always look at them and understand that this person is my mother, my father, my brother, my sister, all my family.”

Cause and effect, human compassion and the undercurrent paradox of oneness of being, all woven into a basic tapestry of martial art—such complexity begs an astrological unraveling the way a beautiful snowflake begs a magnifying glass. What qualities propel a person, not only beyond “martial arts for all the wrong reasons,” but into the public arena with the knowledge?

This week we parse the tapestry, and the mysterious man himself, Steven Seagal. We begin where all astrology begins, with birth coordinates.

Steven Seagal was born April 10, 1952, at 1:54 PM in Lansing, Michigan. Already we have two important clues: Sun in Aries, high in the afternoon sky. Aries is the warrior, and the most powerful persona of the Sun. Positioned past the noon midheaven, it becomes the ninth house of philosophy and higher learning—a warrior with a library card.

A deep-minded warrior who thinks in terms of cause and effect, which leads, ultimately, to oneness and compassion. But there are millions with ninth house Aries Suns whom the world will never know. What lifted Seagal higher?

The rising sign and its ruler describe the path of the person. Seagal’s Leo rising is ruled by that ninth house Aries Sun–Seagal is thus marked for prominence as a teacher. But not many teachers also have movie careers that include writing and producing. Why Seagal?

Seagal’s Sun is not alone in Aries. Three more planets reside there, Mercury, Venus and Jupiter. By a complex set of rules and rulerships, these four planets working together satisfy all the requirements of acting, authorship and creativity as set down by the ancient sage Jaimini. But having four planets in a single sign, especially action-oriented Aries, is typically counter-productive—bestowing much inclination to start projects, little toward finishing them. How did Seagal become the exception?

Exceptions to the destructive quality of four or more planets in a house or in action signs are three in number. How many apply to Seagal?

First exception, if the four planets are in the first, ninth or tenth house: check (Seagal’s are in the ninth). Second exception, a pioneering nature: check (Aries is naturally pioneering).

And last, if the individual is involved in a foreign land: check (Seagal speaks Japanese, took his Aikido training in Japan and opened his first Aikido school there). Three exceptions,

The two overwhelming reasons beginners want to learn martial arts are fear and ego.

Beginners want to beat people up, outright or in self-defense. The right teachers—Seagal says right teaching is today almost lost—teach a path of respect, discipline and self-control, guiding the student beyond fear, beyond ego.

This is a paradoxical path, leading, as stated in the documentary title, beyond thought.

In the place of awareness beyond thought, the student no longer sees a fearful world of threatening opponents. Replacing that is a perception in which everyone is, as Seagal puts it, “all my family.” The greater one’s mastery, the lesser is the need or desire to fight.

Seagal with his ninth house “library card” had the potential to learn the right lessons, but why was he so blessed with finding the right teachers?

The ninth house also describes whether a person will be self-taught or have formal teachers, as well as the qualities of those teachers. Seagal’s loaded Aries ninth is in superb condition; hence superb teachers appeared at crucial times. These teachers opened the door for Seagal to make just being on Earth a means to grow spiritually.

But what encouraged him to step so boldly through that door?

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Rahu by its house placement shows in what area of life we must evolve. It reveals the area in which we have both the least experience and the greatest desire to learn. The Rahuinstilled desire to evolve guarantees new experiences to which we are magnetically and irresistibly drawn. Rahu thus details one’s prime purpose in being on Earth. For Seagal, this is not martial arts—it is marital arts: Seagal’s Rahu is in his seventh house of love and relationships. Here, in Seagal’s seventh house, discipline and control are forgotten. Here, his natural speed to act takes full command.

Here, we see the reason for Seagal’s marital instabilities and his seven children by four relationships: The rule of evolution is to try every possibility, moving always in the direction holding the most promise.

Move always in the direction holding the most promise: This means moving always away from fear and ego, toward—what?

The over-used, much-abused word is love.

Seagal’s astrology is a study in learning to love. It demonstrates it is possible to be both beginning student and master teacher of the same eternal truth.

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The truth, as Steven Seagal said, is that in the end, we are all family.

Next week, the astrology of a name change: The Artist Formerly Known As Prince.

Wesley Hallock is a professional astrologer, navigating the sea of consciousness since 1982, and an avid connecter of dots. Chicken Little in the 1943 Disney version of the folk tale was the gullible dupe in Foxy Loxy’s scheme to raid the hen house. Connecting dots and dupes and reporting on the result is Wesley’s special delight. He calls this “the dot nitty gritty.” Send your nitty gritty questions and comments to Wesley at planetbiz4u2@ gmail.com. To read past columns of Chicken Little and the Astrologer in the Whidbey Weekly, see our Digital Library at www.whidbeyweekly.com.

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Feeding the Soul – Passover and Easter Passover and Easter are Holy periods for two different faiths. Each one memorializes a part of their faith with prayer, tradition, stories, and also with food. It’s eye opening to see just how integral food can be in any and all aspects of life. It provides us with sustenance to perform physical tasks and also in a way provides sustenance for the soul when serving as an emblem of faith and spirituality.

Passover begins at sundown April 3, 2015. Some belonging to the Jewish faith, in particular those who are orthodox or conservative, hold Seders the 3rd and 4th. A Seder, which means ‘order,’ is the celebratory meal which is done in a specific order recognizing the move from slavery to freedom.

During Seder, a book called the Haggadah is used to illuminate and describe the different foods that are placed and served on the ‘Seder plate.’ The Haggadah also narrates the story of the Exodus and includes prayers and songs. On the Seder plate you will find the ‘roasted egg’ which is emblematic of the sacrifice made in biblical times and to symbolize spring, as Passover is always observed during this season. Also on the Seder plate is Karpas, or Parsley which is dipped in salt water as a symbol of the tears cried by the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. Maror or ‘bitter herbs’ are symbolic of the bitterness of slavery in Egypt during biblical times and also because of the commandment found in Numbers 9:11 which states

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that the paschal lamb should be consumed with “unleavened bread and bitter herbs.” Charoset, apples, nuts and spices ground together, represent the mortar the Israelites used to hold fast the structures they built for the Egyptians. Zeroa is the shank bone used as a symbol of the Passover sacrificial lamb, though it is not uncommon for some households to serve chicken neck. Chazeret: lettuce is used as an addition to the bitter herbs and some authorities of the Faith are divided on whether or not it is necessary, though generally a place is reserved on the Seder plate for this symbolic food.

Passover is an exceptionally strict holiday in terms of which foods are and are not permissible during this season. Eating unleavened bread, which is called matzah, during this period is in remembrance of when Israelites were forced to pack their belongings hurriedly for the exodus which didn't allow their bread time to rise. Also, chametz, which encompasses everything non-kosher during Passover, is not consumed. This includes wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt, or products which include these foods. It’s important for those observing Passover to ensure the products they are buying or using say “Kosher for Passover” on the label and not just “kosher.” Kosher is the Hebrew word for “proper” or “fit” and it dictates the manner in which food is prepared in accordance with Jewish Law. While quite complex, the basics of kosher requirements, I believe, say that shellfish is not allowed, rodents and insects are not permitted either, and only animals who chew their cud and have cloven hooves are permissible.

Meat must be slaughtered in accordance with Jewish Law to be considered Kosher and must be processed in a way that drains it of blood (which is not permissible to be consumed).

In preparation for Passover, foods that are not kosher are removed from the refrigerator and other areas of the kitchen and placed in an inconspicuous cabinet, then taped shut. The kitchen is thoroughly cleaned, scrubbed from top to bottom, and special dishes and utensils reserved for Passover are brought out and used during the eight day period.

Easter too, is steeped in religious symbolism of the Christian faith and this is represented by the foods served on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Of course in different parts of the world, tradition varies in terms of what foods are eaten and also by the denomination of the Christian faith observing this Holy period.

Easter eggs don’t just serve to bring excitement to children in egg hunts. As a matter of fact, eggs were not permitted for consumption during Lent in the very early Christian calendar. This made

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Locally operated. them a much welcomed re-addition to an Easter meal which marks the conclusion of the penitential period. The eggs represent rebirth, renewal and immortality and have been considered a central representation of these for hundreds of years, so it’s easy to see why this food is so important during Easter. Religious symbolism over this Christian Holy period is not limited to eggs alone, but includes lamb, ham, and breads or pastries. Bread is said to represent Jesus sharing bread at the last supper and therefore I think it’s fair to say, it plays a fundamental role in an Easter menu. Hot cross buns, adorned with the cross on top, symbolizes the crucifixion of Jesus and I’ve found these to be more popular overseas and in my home country of South Africa. Apparently the hot cross bun is also a Pagan adaptation in the church. Anglo-Saxons used to bake small wheat buns to honor the spring time goddess Eostre and after the convert to Christianity, the church instead used sweet breads which were then blessed. Representing the Christ, the Lamb of God, many Christian families will prepare and serve lamb Easter Sunday and ham is also served, even though it too is a pre-Christian symbol associated with good luck.

Although dinner preparations and the types of food consumed over the Easter period range quite vastly between denominations and cultures, the common theme is all foods served over this Christian Holy period are symbolic of Jesus’ crucifixion and His resurrection.

Passover and Easter are all about transition, the gift of freedom, and new life through sacrifice and tribulation. The food prepared over these two Holy periods are essential to the faiths they are prepared within, as it will feed not only the body, but the spirit too.

I am always eager to learn, so any information or comments about Passover and Easter traditions, menus or recipes you may wish to share with me are gladly welcomed. I’m including a recipe for hot cross buns, so let me know how they turn out if you make them. Email me at letsdish@whidbeyweekly.com and Let’s Dish!

QUICK HOT CROSS BUNS 2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon ½ cup raisins 1 egg 1 cup sour cream ¼ cup hot water 1 package active dry yeast Icing 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix well until smooth.

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in hot water.

Add to that, one and a third cups of flour, the salt, sugar, baking soda, sour cream, and egg. Blend very well and if using an electric mixer, beat for approximately two minutes. Stir in remaining flour, cinnamon and the raisins. Mix well. Divide evenly into muffin cups and allow this mixture to rise for just under an hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Frost the top of each bun with a cross once they are cool. www.myjewishlearning.com www.homecooking.about.com/foodhistory www.centrafoods.com www.foodtimeline.org

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